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Add 45/75 and 50/28

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

45/75 + 50/28 is 167/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/2100 + 3750/2100 = 1260 + 3750/2100 = 5010/2100
5. 5010/2100 simplified gives 167/70
6. So, 45/75 + 50/28 = 167/70
   In mixed form: 227/70

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